* Cordless impactor fastening driver delivers up to 950 in./lbs. of torque * Features aluminum gear housing with protective rubber front, and a soft-grip handle * Super fast operating speeds deliver a category-best 3,200 BPM and 2,800 RPM * Versatile for use in dozens of drilling, fastening and driving applications * Weighs 3.5 pounds; 1-year limited warranty
Product Description Amazon.com Big torque—-that's what this driver's about. It's lightweight, compact and so simple to use--just pull the collet locking sleeve forward, chuck in a bit, let the sleeve go and you've got 950 inch-pounds of torque in your hand. We got the best results with a little patience, starting slowly, blasting the speed and letting off gently, slowing to a stop. You'll learn to sense when the fastener is seated, because if you give it another go, the tool will twist right out of your hand. A couple of nice features set it apart from the competition, including a super comfortable rubberized grip and an integrated, three-position LED work light. It illuminates when you squeeze the trigger, or, if you prefer, you can turn the thumbwheel and shut the light off (though we found it pretty handy). Unlike other drills and drivers, the brushes on this model are easily accessible for cleaning and eventual replacement—all you need is a coin to twist open the cover. We like that it comes with two batteries, so you can one-hour charge one and keep working with the other. Bosch makes it very clear that this is a driver and shouldn't be used as a drill. If you're turning bolts, nuts or screws on a daily basis, this is definitely worth the investment because it will quickly repay you in time and effort saved.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Product Description Includes 9.6 Volt Cordless BLUECORE™ Impactor™ 1/4" Fastening Driver - 23609, (2) 9.6 Volt Cordless 2.0 Ah Batteries - BAT049, 7.2-14.4 Volt BLUECORE™ 1-Hour Charger - BC005, Tool Hook - IMPKHOOK, Double-Ended Bit, Carrying Case
MISURICK said: kaikuilui said: Great deal, even with Ni-Cad batteries(2).
Ni-Cad - ! - 'll give the most power - and it's important for a cordless tool / drawback is - 'll discharge much faster !
To be more specific, NiCd can sustain a higher discharge rate (in amps) without damage to the cell than NiMH and, especially, Li-Ion. Now, if you bump up the voltage you can get the same POWER at a lower amperage. This is why Battery voltages spiked up when the tool mfgs switched to NiMH and Li-Ion.
In short, this is simply a throwback. Older tech at an older price. Still, 80 ft-lb of torque is quite respectable from a handheld tool like this.
ciscoopa said: MISURICK said: kaikuilui said: Great deal, even with Ni-Cad batteries(2).
Ni-Cad - ! - 'll give the most power - and it's important for a cordless tool / drawback is - 'll discharge much faster !
To be more specific, NiCd can sustain a higher discharge rate (in amps) without damage to the cell than NiMH and, especially, Li-Ion. Now, if you bump up the voltage you can get the same POWER at a lower amperage. This is why Battery voltages spiked up when the tool mfgs switched to NiMH and Li-Ion.
In short, this is simply a throwback. Older tech at an older price. Still, 80 ft-lb of torque is quite respectable from a handheld tool like this.
2nd and ty! in difficult situations (where power/performance was needed) - had much better results w/Ni-Cad good luck!
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For any folks that use a drill for a screw gun, these little impact drivers are way easier to use. Way less likely to twist the head off of a screw as well. I bought a RIOBI combo pack with a drill and an impact driver and I use the impact driver 10 times as much as I do the drill.
chasmosis said: Thanks OP, bought one as a gift for my dad.
For any folks that use a drill for a screw gun, these little impact drivers are way easier to use. Way less likely to twist the head off of a screw as well. I bought a RIOBI combo pack with a drill and an impact driver and I use the impact driver 10 times as much as I do the drill.
agree - but for assembling furniture (for example) would recommend drill/driver @ a lower (not necessarily lowest!) setting
jpeace121
Member
posted: Jul. 13, 2009 @ 2:02p
I've wanted one of these for a long time, but have just been too cheap. This seemed like an awful good deal, so now I finally have one. Thanks OP!
Julex
Member
posted: Jul. 13, 2009 @ 2:58p
If this is anything like ps40 (looks very similar), this will become your tool of choice. the impactor just rules for most application. I even built a deck with that little bosch albeit NiCad would probably slow me down as PS40 uses 30 min full charge Lithiums and I was killing batteries pretty quick.
Julex said: If this is anything like ps40 (looks very similar), this will become your tool of choice. the impactor just rules for most application. I even built a deck with that little bosch albeit NiCad would probably slow me down as PS40 uses 30 min full charge Lithiums and I was killing batteries pretty quick.
Hmmm..........got me one and they knocked off another $30 for putting in for an Amazon Chase Visa card and buying it with that. Hell of a deal for $29, and I'm gonna chunk that card as soon as I get it, the interest rate was kinda up there. And someone asked if it was new and the answer is yes, they want $89 for the refurbished one!!!
Looks like the $59 deal is gone, they had 2 new ones left at $59 when I bought mine, now its says there is 1 refurbished one at $89, and that will probally be gone soon.
B0HEMIAN said: any comments on battery life? someone reviewed it said one charge lasted only 30ish 3" screws.
Honestly, that's about what I would expect, assuming these are largish lag screws (as you would use an impact wrench for). It takes a lot of energy to put 30 3" lag screws, especially if you're putting them into pressure treated wood!
B0HEMIAN
Ancient Member
posted: Jul. 17, 2009 @ 1:21p
actually they were deck screws. lag "screws" would be called lab bolts.
HappyScrappyHeroPup said: B0HEMIAN said: any comments on battery life? someone reviewed it said one charge lasted only 30ish 3" screws.
Honestly, that's about what I would expect, assuming these are largish lag screws (as you would use an impact wrench for). It takes a lot of energy to put 30 3" lag screws, especially if you're putting them into pressure treated wood!
B0HEMIAN said: actually they were deck screws. lag "screws" would be called lab bolts.
HappyScrappyHeroPup said: B0HEMIAN said: any comments on battery life? someone reviewed it said one charge lasted only 30ish 3" screws.
Honestly, that's about what I would expect, assuming these are largish lag screws (as you would use an impact wrench for). It takes a lot of energy to put 30 3" lag screws, especially if you're putting them into pressure treated wood!
if you are doing mid / small size deck - 3 batteries did fine for me w/o waiting for charge
B0HEMIAN
Ancient Member
posted: Jul. 17, 2009 @ 7:58p
I fail to see any significant edge from using 3 batts instead of 2, unless you have two chargers.
MISURICK said: B0HEMIAN said: actually they were deck screws. lag "screws" would be called lab bolts.
HappyScrappyHeroPup said: B0HEMIAN said: any comments on battery life? someone reviewed it said one charge lasted only 30ish 3" screws.
Honestly, that's about what I would expect, assuming these are largish lag screws (as you would use an impact wrench for). It takes a lot of energy to put 30 3" lag screws, especially if you're putting them into pressure treated wood!
if you are doing mid / small size deck - 3 batteries did fine for me w/o waiting for charge
B0HEMIAN said: I fail to see any significant edge from using 3 batts instead of 2, unless you have two chargers.
MISURICK said: B0HEMIAN said: actually they were deck screws. lag "screws" would be called lab bolts.
HappyScrappyHeroPup said: B0HEMIAN said: any comments on battery life? someone reviewed it said one charge lasted only 30ish 3" screws.
Honestly, that's about what I would expect, assuming these are largish lag screws (as you would use an impact wrench for). It takes a lot of energy to put 30 3" lag screws, especially if you're putting them into pressure treated wood!
if you are doing mid / small size deck - 3 batteries did fine for me w/o waiting for charge
B0HEMIAN said: actually they were deck screws. lag "screws" would be called lab bolts.
HappyScrappyHeroPup said: B0HEMIAN said: any comments on battery life? someone reviewed it said one charge lasted only 30ish 3" screws.
Honestly, that's about what I would expect, assuming these are largish lag screws (as you would use an impact wrench for). It takes a lot of energy to put 30 3" lag screws, especially if you're putting them into pressure treated wood!
Correcting someone's language when you aren't unequivocally correct is kinda silly.
If the test was with deck screws, than 30 doesn't seem like enough to me. Using an impact driver on a deck (or any small screw) is not something I would expect though. A regular driver will do the more quickly anyway.
HappyScrappyHeroPup said: B0HEMIAN said: actually they were deck screws. lag "screws" would be called lab bolts.
HappyScrappyHeroPup said: B0HEMIAN said: any comments on battery life? someone reviewed it said one charge lasted only 30ish 3" screws.
Honestly, that's about what I would expect, assuming these are largish lag screws (as you would use an impact wrench for). It takes a lot of energy to put 30 3" lag screws, especially if you're putting them into pressure treated wood!
Correcting someone's language when you aren't unequivocally correct is kinda silly.
If the test was with deck screws, than 30 doesn't seem like enough to me. Using an impact driver on a deck (or any small screw) is not something I would expect though. A regular driver will do the more quickly anyway.
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